'''General Santos City'''[http://www.gensantos.gov.ph/] or "GenSan" is in the province of South Cotabato in the [[Philippines]]. It is a highly urbanized city located at the southern portion of South Cotabato. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines". General Santos is also home to a lot of media practitioners and media companies.

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[[File:GensanStreet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Typical street in General Santos City]][http://www.gensantos.gov.ph/ '''General Santos City'''] or "GenSan" is in the province of South Cotabato in the [[Philippines]]. It is a highly urbanized city located at the southern portion of South Cotabato, but perhaps its biggest claim to fame is that boxer Manny Pacquiao is a native. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines". General Santos is also home to a lot of media practitioners and media companies.

==Understand==

==Understand==

===Climate===

===Climate===

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Average temperature in the city is 28 degrees Celcius with a maximum of 36 degrees celcius. There are only two seasons. Wet season starts on June to October. The Dry season starts on November to May. The city is outside the typhoon belt.

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Average temperature in the city is 28°C with a maximum of 36°C. There are only two seasons; wet season starts in June and runs into October, while the dry season is in November thru' to May. The city is outside the typhoon belt.

===Culture===

===Culture===

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==Talk==

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Cebuano and Ilonggo are the main dialect spoken in the city. Filipino based on Tagalog is spoken as the National Language. English is also widely used.

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[[Cebuano]] is the main language spoken in General Santos City and the surrounding communities. "Filipino" (based on the alien Tagalog language spoken around Manila) is reluctantly spoken as the National Language that has been stupidly foisted on Filipinos by a succession of Manila dominated legislators and that is reducing their English language competence and international competitiveness.

==Get in==

==Get in==

===By plane===

===By plane===

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General Santos is served by the General Santos International Airport, the second largest airport in the country by runway area, although it has few flights. It has daily flights to/from Manila and Cebu.

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General Santos is served by the General Santos International Airport, the second largest airport in the country. It has daily flights to/from Manila and Cebu.

*<eat name="Sarangani Highlands" alt="" address="Tambler, General Santos City" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">If you want a nice, picturesque view along with some good food, then try Sarangani Highlands, a General Santos City restaurant located at the hilltop. It is overlooking Sarangani Bay, downtown GenSan, Mt. Parker, and Mt. Matutum so the scenic view is given. It also offers a wide selection of food and drinks. So whether you come in for breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner, you would surely find something delectable to order.

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Sarangani Highlands is also made popular by the annual Takdol Festival, which celebrates tribal food and entertainment.</eat>

*<eat name="Fagioli" alt="" address="Petron Gasoline Station, Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao, General Santos City" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">if you just want to relax & have coffee. ideal time to visit will be during mid-afternoons when it isn't crowded. nice ambiance. you can bring along your laptop as the whole place is WI-FI enabled. they serve delicious "food for the gods." </eat>

*<eat name="Fagioli" alt="" address="Petron Gasoline Station, Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao, General Santos City" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">if you just want to relax & have coffee. ideal time to visit will be during mid-afternoons when it isn't crowded. nice ambiance. you can bring along your laptop as the whole place is WI-FI enabled. they serve delicious "food for the gods." </eat>

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*<eat name="Chicken Hauz" alt="" address="South Osmeña, General Santos City" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">very casual atmosphere but if you try out their famous "garlic chicken", you will crave for more...</eat>

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*<eat name="Chicken Hauz" alt="" address="South Osmeña, General Santos City" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Chicken Hauz is a popular eating hub in General Santos City. Located at South Osmena, it serves the most delectable chicken recipes in the city. The dining experience may be casual but if you go down to the food, but if you try out their famous "garlic chicken", you will crave for more...

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Tourists and locals alike flock to Chicken Hauz for more servings of garlic chicken. You must never forget to try that, too.</eat>

*<drink name="Big Ben's" alt="" address="Robinson's Mall" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Known for delicious steak, there are also many local options of good Filipino food. A very nice atmosphere with warm service.</drink>

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Typical street in General Santos City

General Santos City or "GenSan" is in the province of South Cotabato in the Philippines. It is a highly urbanized city located at the southern portion of South Cotabato, but perhaps its biggest claim to fame is that boxer Manny Pacquiao is a native. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines". General Santos is also home to a lot of media practitioners and media companies.

Contents

Understand

Climate

Average temperature in the city is 28°C with a maximum of 36°C. There are only two seasons; wet season starts in June and runs into October, while the dry season is in November thru' to May. The city is outside the typhoon belt.

Culture

People from GenSan are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also a large number of Protestants and Muslims in the city. Every February, the city celebrates the Kalilangan Festival. And every September as also the celebration of the city chartered anniversary the Gensan Tuna Festival.

Talk

Cebuano is the main language spoken in General Santos City and the surrounding communities. "Filipino" (based on the alien Tagalog language spoken around Manila) is reluctantly spoken as the National Language that has been stupidly foisted on Filipinos by a succession of Manila dominated legislators and that is reducing their English language competence and international competitiveness.

Get in

By plane

General Santos is served by the General Santos International Airport, the second largest airport in the country by runway area, although it has few flights. It has daily flights to/from Manila and Cebu.

Eat

Bee Stop Restaurant (Bee), Santiago Boulevard GSC (In front of Gillamacs Building). A place where the best garlic, buttered and fried chicken can be found.

Sarangani Highlands, Tambler, General Santos City. If you want a nice, picturesque view along with some good food, then try Sarangani Highlands, a General Santos City restaurant located at the hilltop. It is overlooking Sarangani Bay, downtown GenSan, Mt. Parker, and Mt. Matutum so the scenic view is given. It also offers a wide selection of food and drinks. So whether you come in for breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner, you would surely find something delectable to order. Sarangani Highlands is also made popular by the annual Takdol Festival, which celebrates tribal food and entertainment.

Fagioli, Petron Gasoline Station, Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao, General Santos City. if you just want to relax & have coffee. ideal time to visit will be during mid-afternoons when it isn't crowded. nice ambiance. you can bring along your laptop as the whole place is WI-FI enabled. they serve delicious "food for the gods."

Chicken Hauz, South Osmeña, General Santos City. Chicken Hauz is a popular eating hub in General Santos City. Located at South Osmena, it serves the most delectable chicken recipes in the city. The dining experience may be casual but if you go down to the food, but if you try out their famous "garlic chicken", you will crave for more... Tourists and locals alike flock to Chicken Hauz for more servings of garlic chicken. You must never forget to try that, too.

Rolands Steak House, Jose Catolico Ave. Lagao. Rolands serve the very best steak in the whole of GenSan city. Well worth a visit. Casual atmosphere but the service is good.

Nelsons Market, General Santos City. Good Seafood and tuna

Janna's Inasal de Cebu, National Highway, General Santos City. The best tasting lechon in town

Tatay Pepe's Restobar, along Laurel East Street (in front of Bayantel Office), ☎3022555, [8]. 7pm-1am. Enjoy live entertainment NIGHTLY, rain or shine- beginning 9:30pm to 1:00am with acoustic modern, alternative and contemporary music and a little bit of love songs. Listen to our highly-acclaimed music selection in between jamming sets…

Marasa Grill, #41 Kadulasan St., General Santos City (near Lea's Pension), ☎(083)552-4628. 7AM-3PM. Marasa Grill serves lutong bahay and grilled meat and seafoods. It also accepts catering for all occassions. It is open for breakfast and lunch. Group rates for a complete meal ranges from P315-1025.00 for 4-6 persons.Php49-120.